Louis Graveraet Kaufman

Louis Graveraet Kaufman
Kaufman, c. 1910
BornNovember 13, 1870
Marquette, Michigan
DiedMarch 10, 1942
West Palm Beach, Florida
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)President of First National Bank of Marquette, Chatham National Bank of New York, Chatham Phenix National Bank and Trust Company
Board member ofGeneral Motors
SpouseMarie Julia Young

Louis Graveraet Kaufman (November 13, 1870 – March 10, 1942) was an American business executive and businessman. He was named president of the First National Bank of Marquette in Marquette, Michigan, in 1906.[1] In 1910, he became the president of Chatham National Bank of New York,[1] while also remaining president of First National.[2] Under Kaufman, Chatham National soon merged with Phenix National to form the Chatham Phenix National Bank and Trust Company.[3] By the time Kaufman retired in 1932, the bank had increased 50-fold in size.[4] after Joining General Motors board of directors in 1910, Kaufman remained on GM's board for 22 years, and was chairman of their finance committee.[2]

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